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Sophie Harris & Mya Bollan

Expert explains 40p hack to rid pillows of bacteria 'without washing'

Keeping our beds clean is hugely important especially as we spend almost a third of our lives tucked up asleep.

During the night we can sweat a lot and spread bacteria onto our mattresses and pillows. The nasty bacteria can easily build up if bed cleanliness is not kept on top of, causing an array of problems from stains on sheets to skin acne.

However, there are some simple things you can to keep hygiene levels high, with MattressNexDay sharing an easy hack to keep on top of things. Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at the company told Express.co.uk: "You should wash your pillows every three months in the washing machine, however, make sure to check their wash label to see what wash suits them best.

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